[davsgto]

I have a 67 GTO with 4 wheel power drum brakes. Looking at converting to front disc. I am looking at kits from The Right Stuff and Pirate Jack. Has anyone had experience good or bad with either of these kits?

Thanks
David

[Scarebird]

Which exact kits? what wheels are you running?

[davsgto]

The Right stuff from either OPGI or RPUI # AFXDC01C $ 801.95 and Pirate Jacks # DBK6472-GM-209 $ 661.25 Big price difference, not sure why.
Both have standard spindles. There are some kits I see that use my original drum spindle. That would be easier. What is your opinion.
I am using 15' Rally II rims.

[Scarebird]

Single 9" booster will be problematic with low vacuum engines (< 12" Hg).

[400 4spd.]

I have used Right Stuff products, so I will offer this advise. If you use that brand, buy directly from them. Once you start discovering problems with the parts, you won’t have to deal with a vendor for help. You can go straight to the source.

[RedDirtRoad]

I have Pirate Jacks kit 6472
They were the only ones that had this in stock
The last car I restored I used a kit from inline tube.
I am pretty sure it’s the exact same kit
Good think you are using 15” wheels
I don’t see any kits out there fitting 14” wheels.
Years ago I bought a from either CCP or SSBC
I can’t remember what company but I don’t see that kit on either site anymore. It was a nice kit cause I fit 14”
Wheels
Below is the Pirate Jack kit I installed last month

[Scarebird]

Originally Posted by RedDirtRoad

...I don’t see any kits out there fitting 14” wheels...

My company made a kit for years that fit 14" drum wheels no issue, and with no offset issues.

[RedDirtRoad]

Do you still make that kit or have a website
Good to know for the future

[Scarebird]

The company is now in North Carolina and has the same website, scarebird.com

[vertigto]

As @400 4spd. alluded to, I would not consider my dealings with Right Stuff to be optimal.

[Scarebird]

The best option is to buy from Ames and support this forum.

[RedDirtRoad]

I usually buy from Ames almost always.
I’m afraid to add up all my receipts from Ames on my last restoration😬
Always have good service with Ames but unfortunately at the time the brake conversion kit I needed was back ordered with no date.

[AG]

I've used two Right Stuff kits, one on a '65 LeMans and one on a '70 LeMans and didn't have any issues with either. I used the kits without a master or booster and used a Wilwood master for manual front disc.

[vertigto]

Originally Posted by AG

I've used two Right Stuff kits, one on a '65 LeMans and one on a '70 LeMans and didn't have any issues with either. I used the kits without a master or booster and used a Wilwood master for manual front disc.

Wise decision...main complaints were with the booster/MC. Ended up going hydroboost.

[Scarebird]

I used a 1974-80 GMC 1/2 ton manual master - works superb and far cheaper than what Wilwood sells.

Note you will need to mod the pushrod.

[Singleton]

Originally Posted by Scarebird

I used a 1974-80 GMC 1/2 ton manual master - works superb and far cheaper than what Wilwood sells.

Note you will need to mod the pushrod.

Can you elaborate on the pushrod modifications needed?

[Scarebird]

Cut off end and thread for clevis yoke. Some pedals are side mount so you may need a coupler nut to make it work.

[Singleton]

Originally Posted by Scarebird

Cut off end and thread for clevis yoke.

Is this because the stock 66/67 pushrod/clevis is too long? Shorten and rethread?

[Scarebird]

Maybe - they are never the length you need.

[davsgto]

If a 9' booster will not work, what other options do I have. I do not want to go to hydroboost. My factory 11' works fine, just looking for more valve cover clearance.

Has anyone used the stock drum spindles when converting to disc. I have seen several kits. Can I just bolt on rotors with new backing plates & caliper mounts?